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RNC Announces Committee on Arrangements Co-Chairman and Members for the 2024 Republican National Convention

RNC Announces Committee on Arrangements Co-Chairman and Members for 2024 Convention

WASHINGTON – Today, Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel announced the team that will work alongside the Party’s Committee on Arrangements (COA) Chair Anne Hathaway for the 2024 Republican National Convention. Maryland National Committeeman David Bossie will serve as Co-Chair. Bossie was first elected to the RNC in 2016 and currently serves as Chairman of the Committee’s Temporary Committee on Presidential Debates.

"The 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee will be an incredible event that showcases the very best of the Republican Party," said Chairwoman McDaniel. "When the balloons drop on that stage, it will be the product of months of hard work: we have put an excellent team in place to make this happen. I have full faith in Anne, Dave, and the whole Committee on Arrangements to deliver the experience our voters and delegates deserve."

"I am excited to work with this strong team of Republican leaders to put on a world-class 2024 Convention. As Co-Chair of the Committee on Arrangements, Dave will be invaluable as we work to create a memorable convention experience," said Chairwoman Hathaway. "The eyes of the country will be on Milwaukee in July 2024, and under the leadership of Chairwoman McDaniel, we are going to deliver."

"I am thrilled to join the impressive leadership team that is already working overtime to put on a truly historic Republican National Convention in 2024," said Bossie. “Under the leadership of Chairwoman McDaniel, this talented group of RNC members will work tireless to create a world-class experience for our grassroots conservatives to come together and officially nominate the next President of the United States.”

Additionally, Kentucky National Committeewoman KC Crosbie will serve as Treasurer, Alabama National Committeewoman Vicki Drummond will serve as Secretary and, as previously announced, Ron Kaufman will serve as General Chairman.

The COA’s leadership is appointed by Chairwoman McDaniel and will lead the committee comprised of at least one member of the RNC from each state. Individual state appointments to the COA are listed below.

Committee:

Ann S. Brown, AK
John Wahl, AL
Vicki Drummond, AL
Cody Hiland, AR
Amata Radewagen, AS
Jeff DeWit, AZ
Jessica Patterson, CA
Vera Ortegon, CO
John Frey, CT
Leora R. Levy, CT
Patrick Mara, DC
Henry "Hank" McCann, DE
Christian Ziegler, FL
Ginger Howard, GA
Mary Michelle "Shelly" Gibson, GU
Gene Ward, HI
Stephen Scheffler, IA
Tamara Scott, IA
Jeff Kaufmann, IA
Cindy Siddoway, ID
Demetra DeMonte, IL
John Hammond, IN
Anne Hathaway, IN
Kim Borchers, KS
KC Crosbie, KY
Roger Villere, LA
Ron Kaufman, MA
Janet Fogarty, MA
Nicole Harris, MD
David Bossie, MD
Ellie Espling, ME
Kathy Berden, MI
Barb Sutter, MN
Carrie Almond, MO
Candace Celis, MP
Frank Bordeaux, MS
Debra Lamm, MT
Kyshia Brassington, NC
Michael Whatley, NC
Shane Goettle, ND
J.L. Spray, NE
Bill O'Brien, NH
Chris Ager, NH
Juliana Bergeron, NH
Virginia Haines, NJ
Tina Dziuk, NM
Jim DeGraffenreid, NV
Michael McDonald, NV
Sigal Chattah, NV
Jennifer Rich, NY
Jim Dicke, OH
Steve Curry, OK
Tracy Honl, OR
Andrew "Andy" Reilly, PA
Luis Fortuño, PR
Joe Powers, RI
Glenn McCall, SC
Cindy Costa, SC
Drew McKissick, SC
Sandye Kading, SD
Scott Golden, TN
Toni Anne Dashiell, TX
Robert Axson, UT
Rich Anderson, VA
Jevon Williams, VI
Suzanne Butterfield, VT
Marlene Pfeifer, WA
Tom Schreibel, WI
Maripat Krueger, WI
Brian Schimming, WI
Larry Pack, WV
Corey Steinmetz, WY

2024 Republican National Convention Logo Unveiled

2024 Republican National Convention Logo Unveiled

MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel unveiled the official logo of the 2024 Republican National Convention, which will take place at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, next summer.

This logo is designed to showcase not just Milwaukee but the entire state of Wisconsin. By putting the “Milwaukee” branding front-and-center and also including the entire outline of the Badger State, the RNC is showcasing that this convention – and its estimated $200 million in financial windfall – will permeate not just through the Cream City but across Wisconsin’s many communities. Of course, Wisconsin is outlined in red: we won a key Senate seat in Wisconsin in 2022 and are working to win another one in 2024, and turning Wisconsin red at the presidential level is absolutely crucial to making Joe Biden a one-term president. The Republican elephant, a classic, strong, and timeless symbol of our party, is prominently featured as well. The elephant is moving – on the charge, dynamic instead of static – and is going rightwards, in the direction of conservative victory. Finally, the five stars at the bottom emphasize the grassroots that power wins from local communities all the way up to the top of the ballot – as well as the five-star experience that this convention will be for our attendees.

RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel, Chairwoman of the Committee on Arrangements Anne Hathaway, and CEO of the Republican National Convention Elise Dickens issued the following statements:

"The convention logo reflects the traditions of the Republican Party along with the essence of Milwaukee and Wisconsin. We will continue to showcase the best of our party and Milwaukee as we execute a historic convention where Republicans will nominate the next President of the United States," said McDaniel.

"Today’s announcement is just the beginning as we continue to build the greatest Republican National Convention yet. Republicans will stand united in Milwaukee in 2024 and the work ahead will result in the nomination of the next President and Vice President of the United States," said Hathaway.

“It is exciting to highlight what a phenomenal and vibrant place Milwaukee truly is. Our logo, which incorporates the symbols of the Republican party surrounded by the outline of my home state, will be a part of our nation’s history for decades to come," said Dickens.

The logo will be prominently featured on all official convention-related materials and communications from this point forward. It will take its place in history with the logos and symbols of the 42 previous Republican National Conventions.

The 2024 Republican National Convention will be held July 15-18, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

RNC Announces Criteria and Date for First Debate in Milwaukee

RNC Announces Criteria and Date for First Debate in Milwaukee

WASHINGTON – Today, Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel announced the first Republican presidential primary debate will take place in Milwaukee, WI on August 23. Should enough candidates qualify to make it necessary, there will be a second debate on August 24. 

McDaniel also announced the criteria to qualify for the debate. The criteria are grouped below as follows: candidate status; polling; fundraising; and candidate pledging. 

Candidate Status:

• Be eligible to run (natural born U.S. citizen, resident for 14+ years, 35 years or older). 
• Have declared his or her candidacy.
• Have an active FEC Form 2 (Statement of Candidacy) filed with the FEC in which they identify as a candidate for the Republican nomination. 
• Have an active FEC Form 1 (Statement of Organization) filed with the FEC designating the candidate’s principal campaign committee. 

Polling:

• Poll at least 1% in three national polls OR 1% in two national polls and 1% in one early state poll from two separate “carve out” states (Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada, South Carolina) recognized by the RNC. For a poll to be recognized, it must:
  • Survey at least 800 registered likely Republican voters through a mix of live calls, integrated voice response, online panels, and/or text message.
  • Not overly weight responses of any individual cohort beyond the margin of the error of the poll.
  • Ask the question on presidential preference prior to any question which may allow potential bias.
  • Not be a conducted by a polling company affiliated with a candidate or candidate committee.
  • Meet this polling requirement no later than 48 hours prior to the first scheduled debate and must be conducted on or after July 1, 2023.

Fundraising:

• Have a minimum of 40,000 unique donors to candidate’s principal presidential campaign committee (or exploratory committee), with at least 200 unique donors per state or territory in 20+ states and/or territories. 
• Present this evidence to the RNC no later than 48 hours prior to the first scheduled debate. 

Candidate Pledge:

• Have signed pledge agreeing not to participate in any non-RNC sanctioned debate for the remainder of the election cycle. 
• Have signed pledge agreeing to support the eventual party nominee. 
• Have signed RNC data-sharing agreement. 
• Present signed pledges and agreement to the RNC no later than 48 hours prior to the first scheduled debate. 

To participate in the August debate, candidates must meet all criteria listed in the four groups above. Qualified candidates will be placed on stage according to polling, with the highest polling candidate in the center. Criteria for future debates may include higher thresholds for polling and fundraising.

“I am excited to announce the criteria for our first presidential primary debate in Milwaukee on August 23. The RNC is committed to putting on a fair, neutral, and transparent primary process and the qualifying criteria set forth will put our party and eventual nominee in the best position to take back the White House come November 2024.” – RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel 

RNC Announces Leadership for 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee

RNC Announces Leadership for 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee

WASHINGTON – Today, Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel announced Indiana Republican Party National Committeewoman Anne Hathaway will serve as the Chairwoman of the Party's Committee on Arrangements (COA), which is in charge of organizing the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin:

"Hathaway served on the Committee on Arrangements from 2019 until 2020 and currently serves on RNC’s Site Selection Committee as Chair and Debates Committee as Co-Chair. She also serves as a member of the Indiana Republican State Central Committee.

Chairwoman McDaniel said, “I am excited to announce that Anne will be leading our 2024 convention in Milwaukee, where we will showcase the best of our party. Anne brings decades of dedicated service to our party, and she is the perfect choice to lead and organize our convention.”

Hathaway said, “I am honored to have been chosen by Chairwoman McDaniel to execute her vision for an excellent convention in Milwaukee. I look forward to the work ahead that will culminate in the nomination of the next President and Vice President of the United States.”

In addition, Ron Kaufman will assist Ms. Hathaway in planning the 2024 convention by serving as General Chairman. Kaufman currently serves as the National Committeeman for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He previously served as the Treasurer of the Republican National Committee and Chaired the 2020 RNC Convention Site Selection Committee.

“I am thrilled to name Ron as General Chairman of the Committee on Arrangements,” said Chairwoman McDaniel. “Ron is a tireless warrior for the Republican Party, brings decades of experience, and is the perfect choice to assist in delivering the best Republican National Convention yet.”

Kaufman said, “It is a privilege to continue to serve the Republican Party and to have been chosen to serve on the convention team. I am thankful to Chairwoman McDaniel for placing her trust in me as we work to deliver an incredible convention.

Republican National Committee (RNC) Statement on Presidential Primary Calendar

RNC Statement on Presidential Primary Calendar

WASHINGTON – Today, Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel released the following statement on the presidential primary calendar:

"The RNC unanimously passed its rules over a year ago and solidified the traditional nominating process the American people know and understand. The DNC has decided to break a half-century precedent and cause chaos by altering their primary process, and ultimately abandoning millions of Americans in Iowa and New Hampshire."

The Republican National Committee (RNC) Announces New Leadership

RNC Announces New Leadership

DANA POINT, CA – The Republican National Committee (RNC) announced their leadership today following the General Session elections at the 2023 RNC Winter Meeting:

• Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel
• Co-Chairman Drew McKissick (SC)
• Treasurer K.C. Crosbie (KY)
• Secretary Vicki Drummond (AL)

“This week proved that Republicans can come together, hash out our differences, and emerge stronger than ever. The RNC is going to be working every day to make sure the GOP takes back the Senate and White House in 2024.” - RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel, Co-Chairman Drew McKissick, Treasurer K.C. Crosbie, and Secretary Vicki Drummond

Republican National Committee (RNC) Statement On Senator Tim Scott's Response

RNC Statement On Senator Tim Scott's Response

WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel released the following statement on Senator Tim Scott's response to Biden's joint address:

“After a joint address packed with partisan lies, it was refreshing to hear my friend Senator Tim Scott hold Joe Biden accountable for his record of failure and tell Americans the truth. Senator Scott’s inspiring response outlined our winning Republican agenda, which will unite our nation and create more opportunities for every American. His life is a testament to the American dream -- which Joe Biden and Democrats are actively trying to dismantle.”

Republican National Committee (RNC) Statement on Joe Biden's Joint Address

RNC Statement on Joe Biden's Joint Address

WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel released the following statement on Joe Biden's joint address:

“Joe Biden’s first 100 days in office have been an unqualified failure, including unprecedented attacks on energy workers, a humanitarian crisis at the border, and an America-last foreign policy agenda. Then there is his hyper-partisanship, as he and Democrats attempt to abolish the filibuster, pack the Supreme Court, and force through their H.R. 1 power grab. In his inaugural address, Biden called for unity. That was a lie, and our nation is worse off and more divided thanks to Joe Biden."